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Gabba Test: What Changes Will India Make?

Gabba Test: What Changes Will India Make?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the third Test against Australia in Brisbane?

Feud in Godfrey Phillips: Samir Modi files FIR against mother Bina

Feud in Godfrey Phillips: Samir Modi files FIR against mother Bina

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Godfrey Phillips executive director Samir Modi has lodged an FIR in New Delhi's Sarita Vihar police station, alleging that her mother Bina Modi and Lalit Bhasin, one of the company's board members, orchestrated an assault on him during the board meeting. It further exacerbated the ongoing feud among the late KK Modi's family members over the distribution of the Rs 12,000 crore inheritance. Bina is also the director of Godfrey Phillips.

BJP not to campaign for Nawab Malik, but okay with daughter

BJP not to campaign for Nawab Malik, but okay with daughter

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party has made it clear that it will not campaign for ally Nationalist Congress Party's candidate Nawab Malik in the assembly polls due to his alleged links with fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim, but has no objection to his daughter's candidature.

Can ICC convince BCCI to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy?

Can ICC convince BCCI to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The PCB has now left it up to the ICC to finalise and announce the tournament schedule and also get confirmation from the BCCI whether the Indian team will travel to Pakistan.

Champions Trophy to be held entirely in Pakistan: PCB

Champions Trophy to be held entirely in Pakistan: PCB

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said the Champions Trophy would be held entirely in Pakistan.

'Aamir And I Are Still Very Close'

'Aamir And I Are Still Very Close'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'After being married for almost 18 years, and since there was never any rancour between us, we are still very close, as parents of Azad, as colleagues in the film work that we do, and as friends.'

PCB chief Naqvi set to replace Jay Shah as ACC boss

PCB chief Naqvi set to replace Jay Shah as ACC boss

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Mohsin Naqvi is set to become the next president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) later this year as per its rotation policy.

'Noel Tata Should Be Inducted Into Tata Sons Soon'

'Noel Tata Should Be Inducted Into Tata Sons Soon'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

'The quality of a leader should be such that even if the leader is not there, the institution carries on.'

Next Satyam board meet to discuss funding

Next Satyam board meet to discuss funding

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

Satyam's short-term requirements include funds for paying salaries to employees in India and abroad, rentals, arrears to vendors and provident fund dues. The Hyderabad IT-major has already secured loans worth Rs 600 crore from IDBI Bank and Bank of Baroda. It is now understood to have plans to seek more loans from other state-owned banks as well.

We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'As we enter 2025, it must be acknowledged that there is a convergence of capital, influential people (from business and politics) and technology deciding the destiny of others in the name of pride, patriotism, nationalism, nation building, all of it thinly veiled disguises for personal profit and glory,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

Harry Brook reveals secret to beating Pakistan

Harry Brook reveals secret to beating Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

After a stellar performance that earned him the player of the match award, England's Harry Brook shared his thoughts on the challenges faced during the Test match.

Mohammedan Sporting's ISL debut in jeopardy

Mohammedan Sporting's ISL debut in jeopardy

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Gurgaon-based Bunkerhill Pvt Ltd has 61 per cent stake in the club through their deal in 2020 and after the team got a new investors in Shrachi Sports, the two firms had agreed to split the shares with 30.5 per cent each by signing a term sheet earlier this month.

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Did Jeff Bezos decide against endorsing Harris because it would hurt his business interests? Only God and Bezos know, and neither of them are talking, notes Prem Panicker.

SC sets aside NCLAT order against Byju's

SC sets aside NCLAT order against Byju's

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal's (NCLAT) verdict that had stopped insolvency proceedings against embattled ed-tech firm Byju's. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra also reversed the order of the NCLAT approving Byju's Rs 158.9 crore dues settlement with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and directed the cricket board to deposit the settlement amount of Rs 158.9 crore with a committee of creditors.

Financial regulators back ISA 600 for auditors of listed companies

Financial regulators back ISA 600 for auditors of listed companies

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will invite public comments on the revised International Standard on Auditing 600 (ISA 600) proposed to be adopted by publicly listed companies and non-public-sector banks, sources close to the development told Business Standard. The decision to take this "graded approach" for the adoption of the ISA, which is meant to rein in auditors often found hiding behind the audit reports signed off by subsidiary companies, was taken at a meeting of various financial sector regulators at NFRA's board meeting on Monday (August 26). The idea behind upgrading the Standards of Audit 600 currently followed by Indian auditors to ISA 600 is to plug current gaps, which have led to major audit lapses in the recent past.

Who will replace Jay Shah as BCCI secretary?

Who will replace Jay Shah as BCCI secretary?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Who will replace Shah in the BCCI since neither he himself nor the people close to him have yet divulged his immediate plans.

Delhi LG removes AAP govt nominees from discom boards

Delhi LG removes AAP govt nominees from discom boards

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

The ruling Aam Aadmi Party termed the LG's orders removing Shah and Gupta from the boards of discoms "illegal and unconstitutional". The LG does not have the power to issue such orders, it claimed.

Race to replace BCCI secretary Jay Shah heats up..

Race to replace BCCI secretary Jay Shah heats up..

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The members who were present at the 93rd BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bengaluru on Sunday requested incumbent secretary Jay Shah to speed up the process of finding his successor to keep the transition of power as smooth as possible.

'Take Back Laadki Bahin Money, Just Stop Mehngai'

'Take Back Laadki Bahin Money, Just Stop Mehngai'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

'We are happy that the money has come to us immediately after it was announced.' 'For once, the government did what it promised.'

IOC penalises IOA over ongoing internal row

IOC penalises IOA over ongoing internal row

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Withholds Olympic Solidarity fund

Waqf bill BJP ploy to snatch Muslims' rights, will oppose: Oppn

Waqf bill BJP ploy to snatch Muslims' rights, will oppose: Oppn

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said his party would oppose the Centre's move to bring a bill in Parliament to amend the 1995 law governing Waqf boards, and accused the BJP of trying to snatch the rights of Muslims.

Pakistan drop Babar, Shaheen, Naseem against England

Pakistan drop Babar, Shaheen, Naseem against England

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Babar Azam was dropped on Sunday, while the pace duo Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah opted to withdraw from the remaining two Tests against England.

No India, no Champions Trophy? Here's what could happen

No India, no Champions Trophy? Here's what could happen

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Richard Thompson, have suggested that staging the Champions Trophy without powerhouse India is not an option and there are "contingencies available" if Rohit Sharma's team doesn't travel to host country Pakistan.

PCB chief 'wants to discuss' Asia Cup hosting issue with Jay Shah

PCB chief 'wants to discuss' Asia Cup hosting issue with Jay Shah

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Recently, Sethi made a sarcastic dig at Shah after the ACC chairman had released the two-year itinerary, which PCB chief alleged was not discussed with his board.

Ratan Tata's Biggest Contribution To Management Theory

Ratan Tata's Biggest Contribution To Management Theory

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

'It is notable how humble he was and didn't want anything different just because he was a Tata.'

'Our objective is to keep improving Casa ratio'

'Our objective is to keep improving Casa ratio'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

'The Casa ratio is at 33.4 per cent, which has to keep improving. Right now, there is a bit of liquidity pressure in the market.'

New Toll Data Collection Tool A Privacy Risk?

New Toll Data Collection Tool A Privacy Risk?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The implementation of this toll collection system, which will eventually eradicate toll booths, necessitates the fitting of an on-board unit (OBU) in every vehicle that can track a vehicle's location in real time.

UBI board meets, discusses ways to cut bad loans

UBI board meets, discusses ways to cut bad loans

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

Mulls ways to improve the bank's earnings, cut bad loans and step up credit recovery efforts

High Drama On Day 1 At SCG

High Drama On Day 1 At SCG

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

A survivalist's mindset sees Indian batsmen fail again on the first day of the SCG Test.

Omar Abdullah makes stunning return after embarrassing LS rout

Omar Abdullah makes stunning return after embarrassing LS rout

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Securing an impressive victory in Budgam and leading in Ganderbal -- the two seats that he contested -- the third-generation politician is set to become the next Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and carry on his family's legacy.

Safety risk in Boeing 737: DGCA alerts airlines

Safety risk in Boeing 737: DGCA alerts airlines

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The move follows the recent probe report by the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) that highlighted safety concerns involving Boeing 737 aircraft equipped with Collins Aerospace SVO-730 Rudder Rollout Guidance Actuators.

Cong only wants confusion: Education minister on NEET row

Cong only wants confusion: Education minister on NEET row

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Pradhan further said the opposition had a chance to raise this issue during the motion of thanks to the President's address and asserted the government was ready for any type of discussion.

New era for yoga: Historic Asian Games debut looms

New era for yoga: Historic Asian Games debut looms

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

If approved, yoga could debut as a demonstration sport in the 2026 Games in Nagoya, Japan, marking a significant milestone in its journey from a spiritual practice to a recognised competitive discipline.

Waqf bill sent to joint parliamentary panel after heated debate

Waqf bill sent to joint parliamentary panel after heated debate

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The bill to amend the law governing Waqf boards proposes far-reaching changes in the Wakf Act, 1995, including ensuring the representation of Muslim women and non-Muslims in such bodies.

Political unrest shakes BCB: What it means for Shakib's future

Political unrest shakes BCB: What it means for Shakib's future

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Shakib Al Hasan, who was a lawmaker in the Awami League, was cleared by Bangladesh's new interim government last week to face Pakistan in a two-match Test series.

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Here stood a man who embodied the legacy of whatever Brand Tata stood for, embellished it, and departed into the long night, leaving the brand legacy for others to further enrich, notes R Gopalakrishnan.

Minimum wage cap: EPFO mulls hike after 10 years

Minimum wage cap: EPFO mulls hike after 10 years

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is considering raising the monthly minimum wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 now to improve the coverage and bring millions of informal workers under its purview. The last increase in the minimum wage ceiling was in 2014 to Rs 15,000 from Rs 6,500.

Delhi Capitals part ways with Ponting after seven seasons

Delhi Capitals part ways with Ponting after seven seasons

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Delhi Capitals remove Ponting from head coach's post, Ganguly could assume new role

After UPI and ULI, banks to set up Unified Recovery Interface

After UPI and ULI, banks to set up Unified Recovery Interface

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Eying benefits from digital banking, lenders are now looking at building Unified Recovery Interface (URI) for enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and getting good prices for properties of defaulters. This would be managed by PSB Alliance Ltd, a company set up by all public sector banks in the country. M V Rao, chairman, Indian Banks' Association (IBA), said: "Till now we had Unified Payments Interface (UPI), a product developed by National Payments Corporation Ltd (NPCI).

Maruti to talk CBG production expansion with Centre: Suzuki Motor

Maruti to talk CBG production expansion with Centre: Suzuki Motor

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) will hold discussions with the Centre and state governments on how the production of compressed biogas (CBG), which can be used in vehicles that run on compressed natural gas (CNG), can be expanded in the country, its majority shareholder Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) said. The demand for CNG vehicles has been rising significantly in the country. MSIL sold 145,000 CNG vehicles in the first quarter of 2024-25, marking a 28.3 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth.